Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
Most doctors still believe in prescribing unnecessary antibiotics to treat asymptomatic bacteriuria, study suggests.
31 May, 2022 | 11:31h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
🆕💥💥@jamanetworkopen @dr_dmorgan et Al
In this survey study of 551 primary care clinicians, 392 (71%) reported that they would prescribe antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria, shocking? #IDTwitter @BradSpellberg @DrToddLee @InfectiousDz @bwtrautnerhttps://t.co/tekcQVsfqk pic.twitter.com/1fRakHgjU7— Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 (@ABsteward) May 27, 2022
Retrospective Cohort Study | Ovarian cancer detection in average-risk women: classic- versus nonclassic-appearing adnexal lesions.
30 May, 2022 | 10:58h | UTCNews Release: Researchers use ultrasound to predict ovarian cancer – Radiological Society of North America
Commentary: Appearance of Ovarian Lesions on Ultrasound May Predict Malignancy – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Classifying adnexal lesion appearance as classic or nonclassic has high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing malignancy in women at average risk for ovarian cancer. @BaranLab @drantil7 @kpatellippmann @katematuren @ayakamaya @hanna_zrad @LizSadowski https://t.co/6NphOIycMe pic.twitter.com/99DyWIHXwU
— Radiology (@radiology_rsna) March 28, 2022
M-A: Timing of cardiac surgery during pregnancy.
30 May, 2022 | 10:43h | UTCTiming of cardiac surgery during pregnancy: a patient-level meta-analysis – European Heart Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Timing of Cardiac Surgery During Pregnancy – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
Timing of cardiac surgery during pregnancy: a patient-level meta-analysishttps://t.co/l1YwmJrABL#EHJ #CardioTwitter @escardio @ESC_Journals #metaanalysis pic.twitter.com/eW2rf7pDLI
— EHJ Editor-in-Chief (@ehj_ed) May 14, 2022
M-A: Gestational diabetes mellitus and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
27 May, 2022 | 12:25h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
NEW research finds gestational diabetes is associated with increased odds of a range of complications for both mother and baby, including caesarean delivery, severe breathing problems, and excessive birth weight https://t.co/oyzkFxMslc
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) May 26, 2022
Cohort Study: Maternal over-the-counter analgesics use during pregnancy and adverse perinatal outcomes.
27 May, 2022 | 12:22h | UTCNews Release: Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems – University of Aberdeen
Related:
Paracetamol use during pregnancy — a call for precautionary action – Nature Reviews Endocrinology
Editorial: Caution needed: paracetamol use in pregnancy – Nature Reviews Endocrinology
RCT: Effect of supine vs. prone breast radiotherapy on acute toxic effects of the skin among women with large breast size.
27 May, 2022 | 11:51h | UTCEffect of Supine vs Prone Breast Radiotherapy on Acute Toxic Effects of the Skin Among Women With Large Breast Size: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Prone Whole-Breast Radiotherapy—Better Than Supine? (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Adjuvant breast radiotherapy in the prone position decreases acute skin toxicity in women with large breast size, as demonstrated by this multicenter randomized clinical trial. https://t.co/6Emr2Hy5KH #BCSM #RadOnc
— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) May 26, 2022
Cohort Study: Analysis of antiemetic use after initiation of hormone therapy.
27 May, 2022 | 11:21h | UTCAnalysis of Antiemetic Use After Initiation of Hormone Therapy – JAMA Network Open
Interventions for the prevention of spontaneous preterm birth: a scoping review of systematic reviews.
27 May, 2022 | 11:19h | UTC
Position Paper: Implementation of preventive and predictive BRCA testing in patients with breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer.
26 May, 2022 | 10:42h | UTC
New study looks at heart defect risk in children of people with heart defects.
26 May, 2022 | 10:38h | UTCNews Release: New study looks at heart defect risk in children of people with heart defects – American Heart Association
Original Study: Risk of Congenital Heart Defects in Offspring of Affected Mothers and Fathers – Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine
M-A: Maternal pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiomyopathy.
26 May, 2022 | 10:36h | UTC
M-A: Effectiveness and harms of contraceptive counseling and provision interventions for women.
26 May, 2022 | 10:23h | UTCEffectiveness and Harms of Contraceptive Counseling and Provision Interventions for Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Annals Video Summary: Effectiveness and Harms of Contraceptive Counseling and Provision Interventions for Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Commentary: Contraceptive counseling, provision increases use, reduces unintended pregnancy – ACP Internist
RCT: The addition of Metformin to standard therapy did not improve outcomes in patients with breast cancer.
25 May, 2022 | 11:49h | UTCEffect of Metformin vs Placebo on Invasive Disease–Free Survival in Patients With Breast Cancer: The MA.32 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Who Will Benefit From Metformin? – JAMA Oncology
M-A: Comparison of ultra-low, low and high concentration local anesthetic for labor epidural analgesia.
25 May, 2022 | 11:17h | UTC
Managing hepatic complications of pregnancy: practical strategies for clinicians.
25 May, 2022 | 10:41h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Have a read of this excellent and practical review article on managing liver disease in pregnancy with @MichaelHenegha8
Including concise guidance on
-Cholestasis
-HELLP syndrome
-Acute fatty liver of pregancy+ much more
All free to access https://t.co/9AyUhirTIa pic.twitter.com/lGKPlQGtS8
— BMJ Open Gastro (@BMJOpen_Gastro) March 25, 2022
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Top 100 most-cited articles on enhanced recovery after surgery.
24 May, 2022 | 10:38h | UTCSee also: Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
RCT: Effect of acupoint hot compress on postpartum urinary retention after vaginal delivery.
24 May, 2022 | 07:55h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In this RCT, acupoint hot compress (abdominal, lumbosacral & plantar) in the early postpartum period improved urinary retention, uterine contraction pain, depressive symptoms, and breast milk volume; it could be considered as an adjunct for self-care needs https://t.co/eEqAND1biw
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) May 23, 2022
Systematic Review: Landscaping the evidence of intimate partner violence and postpartum depression.
20 May, 2022 | 10:44h | UTC
Systematic Review: Immediate versus delayed postabortion insertion of contraceptive implant.
20 May, 2022 | 10:26h | UTCImmediate versus delayed postabortal insertion of contraceptive implant – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review: Pain management for medical abortion before 14 weeks’ gestation.
20 May, 2022 | 10:25h | UTCPain management for medical abortion before 14 weeks’ gestation – Cochrane Library
Summary: Pain management for medical abortion before 14 weeks’ gestation – Cochrane Library
Mammographic breast density, benign breast disease, and subsequent breast cancer risk in 3.9 million Korean women.
19 May, 2022 | 10:51h | UTCNews Release: Density, benign disease raise risk of breast cancer – Radiological Society of North America
Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children.
19 May, 2022 | 10:46h | UTCNews Release: Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children – University of Birmingham
Hair safe study: Effects of scalp cooling on hair preservation and hair regrowth in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy – A prospective interventional study.
19 May, 2022 | 10:15h | UTC
Guideline of guidelines: management of recurrent urinary tract infections in women.
18 May, 2022 | 10:59h | UTC
Systematic Review: The effects of breastfeeding on maternal mental health.
18 May, 2022 | 10:29h | UTC